The Frontline X240 Wireless Wideband Analyzer covers wireless technologies of Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth Classic (BR/EDR), 802.11 and 802.15.4. The Frontline X240, with state-of-the-art wideband software-defined radio technology, when combined with the new Wireless Protocol Suite, offers an unparalleled combination of portability, configurability and deep protocol analysis. With the growing use of wireless technologies in […]
Communication Test
RF instrumentation adds 5G protocol test functions
The Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A has been upgraded with 5G Protocol Test functions. The upgrade uses NR (New Radio) Fading software that, when implemented with built-in baseband fading tests, allows the MT8000A to support 3GPP TS 38.521-4 B.1/B.2 V15.0.0-compliant 5G NR channel (TDL) model tests. With the software, the MT8000A can conduct fading tests […]
High-performance PXE EMI receiver intercepts 44-GHz signals
The N9048B PXE Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Receiver has been extended to 44 GHz, enabling customers to meet current and emerging compliance testing requirements according to various standards bodies, including MIL-STD-461G and FCC Part 15. The cellular (5G) and automotive industries must leverage higher frequencies to deliver new applications requiring increased spectrum resources to carry large […]
Hi-rel RF limiters protect sensitive RF receiver components
Broadband, high power coaxial packaged limiters now include 13 unique models that are designed to help protect sensitive components in the receive chain and other microwave circuits in close proximity to high power signals. These RF limiters operate over a wide frequency range in bands from 0.2 GHz to 40 GHz and provide low leakage […]
Multi-frequency, multi-GNSS RF simulator handles 320 channels in a single chassis
The enhanced GSS9000 Series GNSS constellation simulator meets the ever-more-demanding test needs of high-performance satellite navigation systems. The enhanced GSS9000 Series’ enriched features and capabilities raise the bar for GNSS development and test. The enhanced GSS9000 Series doubles the number of supported channels (320 in a single chassis) while maintaining its full performance specification, including […]
Pocketable RF signal source provides test signals with or without PC connection
The VSG2G5C RF Vector Signal Generator is a cost-effective pocketable USB-connected RF signal source with capabilities that provide standalone and PC-controlled functions comparable to full-size analog RF signal generators. Offering frequencies from 100 Hz to 1 MHz (low-band) and 100 MHz to 2.5 GHz (RF band) with a frequency resolution of 1 Hz, this handy […]
Bluetooth 5.1 BLE AoA/AoD capability comes to Bluetooth test set
A new option for the Bluetooth Test Set MT8852B supports the latest Bluetooth Core v5.1 (BT 5.1) specification for evaluating new key positioning services. With the new BLE AoA/AoD Option MT8852B-037, the Anritsu MT8852B can conduct efficient RF-signal Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD) measurements to help speed time to market and […]
RF couplers cover 26.5 GHz to 67 GHz with low insertion loss
A new series of high frequency couplers target 5G telecommunication, automotive radars, satellite communication, point-to-point radios and aerospace applications. Pasternack’s new line of high-frequency RF directional couplers consists of 24 models that have a high maximum operating frequency range from 26.5 GHz to 67 GHz. These new couplers deliver excellent isolation, low insertion loss and […]
RF limiters protect sensitive RF receivers up to 40 GHz
A line of broadband, high-power coaxial limiters are designed to help protect sensitive components in the receive chain and other microwave circuits in close proximity to high power signals. The typical applications for these RF limiters include electronic warfare, military communications, instrumentation, fiber optic communication systems, SATCOM, radar, point-to-point wireless, telecom and R&D applications. Pasternack’s […]
How standards and conformance tests shape the future of 5G New Radio
Specs for 5G NR release-15 have been finalized and plans call for product introductions this year. Sheri DeTomasi | Keysight Technologies, Inc. The development of 5G standards and their commercial rollout appears to be on a fast track. Mobile operators and network equipment makers are conducting field trials and the first smartphones are expected out […]